MBFCF Giveaway Week is over – And the Winners are…

Thank you.

I'm so grateful that so many of you joined in my 6th Blogiversary Celebration Week. I am humbled by your wonderful response and good wishes. I so love when you play along with me, but that's not important right now.

Sometimes I think I've told all the stories I have to tell and that I don't have one creative bone left in my body. Sometimes I stare at the blank screen and find it impossible to string two words together to attempt to make a sentence. But then…you leave a comment telling me about your life, or how you found my blog and that it makes you happy, or you tell me about how you love Cuban stuff like I do. This gives me the energy and vision to keep moving forward.

So, once again…Thank you.

Without further ado (drum roll please) here are the winners of last week's giveaways.

Congratulations to all of the winners!

1) The My Big, Fat, Cuban Family Cookbook

The MBFCF Cookbook goes to:

Dyana B said…

Oh dear, I have no idea when I found you but I'm so happy that I did. It's been at least four years, for sure!

I love EVERYTHING about your blog! I also live far, far away from
anything Cuban and just reading your recipes motivates me to cook at
home as well!

If the question of "How long have you been here?" is about the U.S.?
Then my whole life. I'm a 1st generation American and very proud of my
Cuban heritage! <3

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October 01, 2012 at 03:35 AM

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2) Santayana Jewelers Habana Bead Collection Bracelet with 4 charms

If you would like to order your own Habana Collection Charm Bracelet, Santayana Jewelers is very graciously offering an online
promotion for My big, fat, Cuban family readers. If you buy 4 beads, the
fourth is free when you enter the promo code MARTA at checkout. Go to Santayana Jewelers online.

The beautiful bracelet from Santayana Jewelers goes to:

Jcass0912 said…

What
a touching story!!!! How can you pick a favorite?! Each one is so
meaningful! I have to say I do love el corazon de meon and la cafetera!
Reminds me of my grandmother she used to call us her corazones de melon!
This charm would be perfect for my Mom!!!!

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October 02, 2012 at 10:59 AM

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3) Juan of the Dead DVD

Juan of the Dead, is available to rent or download on iTunes at http://bit.ly/ZombieRevolution and on DVD at http://bit.ly/zombieRevolution.

 

The winners of the Juan of the Dead DVD are:

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Lilly Medina said…

I'm not really into the zombie fad but this movie was hilarious! One of my favorites for sure!

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October 03, 2012 at 07:59 AM

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2)

Rebeca Montalvan Del Sol Toth said…

I
absolutely LOVE horror movies, especially Zombie ones! I must have a
copy of Juan of the Dead it is so funny and absolutely Cuban! If there
was a zombie outbreak in Havana I know our Cuban brothers and sisters
could handle it! We are survivors!

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October 03, 2012 at 01:51 PM

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3)

Emilia Platas said…

I'm
with you on the horror movie thing–even agree on the American Werewolf
in London part. However, mi niña is another story! She LOVES Shaun of
the Dead. It's like a cult classic with her and her friends! So how
perfect would it be to give my USA-born girl some cubanismo in the form
of her favorite genre? (Did I mention her b-day is coming up?)I always
say one of the best ways to educate is with comedy. Plus, the girl has
lots of friends so your friends at Focus World could be sure the film
would be seen by other teens and young twenty-somethings. Heck, even I
want to see it!

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October 03, 2012 at 11:45 AM

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4) The Red Umbrella and A Thunderous Whisper (autographed by the author)

The Red Umbrella and a Thunderous Whisper are both available at Amazon.com.

The books, The Red Umbrella and a Thunderous Whisper – both autographed by author, Christina Diaz Gonzalez go to:

Esther Avila-Young said…

I
remember when I was in Cuba still in the early 60's some of our
neighbors boys left as Pedro Pans, and I have also have met some Pedro
Pans here in Southern California. What a sadness that must be to leave
your parents behind to the unknown and uncertain, not knowing anyone,
not knowing the language and hoping that you some day will see your
parents again. My heart breaks just thinking about it. What a courage
of those parents to send their children before them.

I do have a "Cuando sali de Cuba moment" and story that will share with you one of these days.

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October 04, 2012 at 11:14 AM

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5) A Gaviña Gourmet Coffee Basket, which includes their new Holiday Coffee Collection (!)

The fabulous Gaviña Gourmet Holiday Coffee Baskets go to:

1)

BBabushka said…

Which one of the coffees in this Holiday Collection (!) sounds the best to you?

Caramel Spiced Rum- Caramelo, especia- verbo, sazonar, Ron

Vamo mi gente, you can't get more Cuban than that!!

; ) Loving this series Marta- Congrats.

BB2U

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October 05, 2012 at 12:47 PM

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Nancy Reed said…

My
first cup in the morning…Well, honestly ANYthing as long as its
strong. I even enjoy the FREE coffee at church on Sundays. My afternoon
cup (yes usually I do have one)I enjoy my flavored k-cups and it feels
like a treat. One of my favorite is the pumkin spice. As an October baby
I love anything fall. Happy Anniversary MBFGF! time flies huh?

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October 05, 2012 at 07:38 AM

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6) Handpainted Varadero Sign

The hand-painted (by me!) Varadero sign goes to:

Jackie said…

Cute! I can't wait to see what you have in your Etsy shop!

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October 06, 2012 at 08:14 AM

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Again, thank you all for your very enthusiastic participation in my Blog-anniversary Giveaway Week and congratulations to all the winners. And a big thank you to all of my giveaway sponsors for their gracious generosity.

If you won, please send me an email with HEY, MARTA! I WON STUFF ON YOUR BLOG! in the subject line so that I won't accidentally delete it. Also, send me your street addresss. I will forward to my giveaway sponsors so you can get your goodies ASAP.

You make me very happy.

Besos,

Marta

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